AGH2
This course requires 2 options.

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.

There will be two pathways in 2025 (and you cannot do both):

Pathway 1 - Achievement Standards - 20 credits:

  • Academic.
  • Leading to Year 13 and Univeristy.  
  • Gisborne camp.
  • Industry visits.
  • Three Internals (12 credits).
  • Two Externals (8 credits). 

Pathway 2 - Unit Standards - Primary Trades Academy - 20 credits (requires Gateway as well):

  • Skills based learning.
  • Work experience as part of the Primary ITO Trades Academy program (Agriculture and Horticulture).  
  • Health and Safety within Ag/Hort.  
  • Gateway - compulsory second option to support work placement and employment skills


Choose AGH2 and then look at forming the different classes:

Pathway 1. Achievement Standards.

Pathway 2. Primary Trades Academy program (and you must select Gateway).

 NOTE - you cannot do BOTH pathways in 2025. You will have to select Pathway 1 or Pathway 2


If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie   [email protected]

Course Overview

Term 1
2.7 Livestock behaviour & 2.10 Environmental impact. Proposed two nights overnight trip

Term 2
2.5 Livestock Reproductive & 2.2 Physical Factors

Term 3
2.6 Livestock Growth and Development.

Term 4
Examination revision

Prerequisites

PITO2 entry based on behavour and self-management.


AH2 entry based on:

  1. Behaviour & self-management in class and EOTC trips.
  2. Completion of all Unit Standards in 11AGH.
  3. 40% or more in the final 11AGH external examination.
  4. For students enrolled in 11SCI, 11BIO or 11CHP need to meet point 1 above and a Te Punga grade of D or better.

If not, will need TIC permission for entry into AGH2.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$100

Pathway

The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.

The horticultural and agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and higher education grants to support your ongoing training.

This course leads to level 2 or 3 certified courses or Level 3 Agriculture and Horticulture Science.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.

Total Credits Available: 49
Internal Assessed Credits: 41
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 19114 v3
NZQA Info

Assist with handling and treatment of livestock


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24557 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27215 v3
NZQA Info

Prepare to apply and apply agrichemicals using hand held equipment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29493 v2
NZQA Info

Carry out basic canopy maintenance of trees or vines


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31656 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8

A.S. 91290 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91292 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5

A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9

A.S. 91294 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
Term: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91295 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 49
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0